BEGINNING DESIGNlearn the foundation of design, embracing traditional methods

COLOR DESIGNthe rules of color and design are infused together

GRAPHIC DESIGN 1emphasis on layouts incorporating type and image in a space

GRAPHIC DESIGN 2skills from graphic design 1 applied to intermediate problems

GRAPHIC DESIGN 4posters promoting the stamp design and technique

NEW MEDIA DESIGNtheory and skills of new media technology and design

CAMPAIGNScampaign development for a new product or service identity

INTERNSHIP60 hours working in a studio or company working with professionals

CURRICULUM

TYPOGRAPHYexploration of letterforms where typographical communication is expressed

GRAPHIC SYMBOLSdevelopment of minimal images for quick communication

GRAPHICS WORKSHOPphotoshop manipulations used to design for specific professions

GRAPHIC DESIGN 3advanced problems in publication design including magazines

THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN ART (GRAPHICS) CURRICULUM

The Nicholls State University graphic design program provides students with the strategies and techniques to become successful professionals. Coursework covers commercial, cultural, social, historcial, and technological concepts within a graphic design context. Emphasis is placed on computer graphics. A campaign class also requires students to create a complete public identity for a local service or product.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art (Graphics) curriculum emphasizes the development of the student as a working designer, equipped with the critical thinking, technical skills and creativity required by the graphic design field.

THE PROGRAMTHE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM WORKS WITH SEVERAL OF LOUISIANA’S OUTSTANDING DESIGN FIRMS AND AREA BUSINESSES TO MAKE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

The Nicholls State University graphic design program provides students with the strategies and techniques to become successful professionals. Coursework covers commercial, cultural, social, historcial, and technological concepts within a graphic design context. Emphasis is placed on computer graphics. A campaign class also requires students to create a complete public identity for a local service or product.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art (Graphics) curriculum emphasizes the development of the student as a working designer, equipped with the critical thinking, technical skills and creativity required by the graphic design field.

THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM WORKS WITH SEVERAL OF LOUISIANA’S OUTSTANDING DESIGN FIRMS AND AREA BUSINESSES TO MAKE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

THE PROGRAM